Paliurus spina-christi (Jerusalem Thorn)

Paliurus spina-christi (Jerusalem Thorn) yellow flower close up on a green branch
Paliurus spina-christi (Jerusalem Thorn) yellow flower clusters on a branch with smooth green leaves

Botanical name: Paliurus spina-christi

Common name: Jerusalem Thorn

Family: Rhamnaceae

Origin: Mediterranean region

USDA Zone: 7-9

Small tree 10-20 ftPlant form: Small tree
Plant mature sizeMature height: 10-20 ft
Full sunSemi-shadeSun exposure: Full sun or bright light indoor; semi-shade
Subtropical plant. Mature plant cold hardy at least to 30s F for a short timeCold tolerance: Tolerates light freezing to about 30°F for short periods (mature plants). Young plants must be protected.
Watering: Moderate. Water when top soil feels dryWatering: Moderate
Yellow, orange flowersFlower color: Yellow, orange
Suitable forSuitable for: Outdoors in the suitable USDA zone; small gardens, containers, and indoor growing
Plant attracts butterflies, hummingbirdsWildlife: Attracts butterflies and hummingbirds

Shrub with branches provided with thorns. Clusters of yellow-greenish flowers. The fruit is a dry woody nutlet centred in a circular wing (in Chinese hat shape).




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